The Slate Cabin Offers a Panoramic View of the Welsh Landscape

This gorgeous slate cabin was designed by architects Jonathon Donnelly and Jennifer McMaster and is one of eight winning entries for The Epic Retreats, a competition that invited architects from across the world to design unique glamping units themed on the mythology, tradition and beauty of Wales.

slate-cabin-epic-retreats-8 Jonathon Donnelly and Jennifer McMaster were inspired by the Welsh slate industry and wanted the cabin to mimic the art of constructing cairns, whereby walkers collect stones and build place-markers along their route.

slate-cabin-epic-retreats-10 In contrast to its grey slate exterior, inside you’ll find a single, cosy room clad with honeyed wood. A kitchen and built-in table form a sitting space, while the bed sits on a raised platform providing a magnificent view of the surrounding scenery.

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slate-cabin-epic-retreats-7 The cabin is one of eight cabins which are the focus of a new Channel 4 documentary ‘Cabins in the Wild’ (every Sunday at 8pm). All eight cabins are inspired by Welsh legends and together they form Epic Retreats – Wales’ first pop-up boutique hotel – ready to welcome guests this summer.

slate-cabin-epic-retreats-12 At one end of the cabin, a long window in front of a seat and desk frames a panoramic view of the Welsh landscape.

slate-cabin-epic-retreats-1 Natural light bathes the space, and a pot-bellied stove brings warmth and cosiness.

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slate-cabin-epic-retreats-6 The cabin fits effortlessly into its surroundings and embodies simplicity and style.

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